Gresham pedestrian seriously injured on New Year's Day

Raymond Lopez in critical condition at OHSU

Gresham police reported that Raymond Lopez, 38, of Gresham was seriously injured New Year's Day when he was struck by a vehicle while walking in a crosswalk at East Powell Boulevard and Northeast Liberty Street.

Lopez was stuck at 6:19 p.m. and was listed in critical condition Wednesday at Oregon Health & Science University.

According to witnesses, Lopez was in the crosswalk at Liberty Street when he was struck by an eastbound vehicle. The eastbound lanes of Powell Boulevard were closed during the accident investigation.

The driver who hit the man remained at the scene, and police said alcohol and speed do not appear to be factors in the accident. Police have not identified the driver or the type of vehicle.